2 Days Private Trip to Luxor and Valley of the Kings from Port Ghalib
Enjoy a 2 Days Private Luxor and Valley of the Kings Tour from Port Ghalib and explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt with your expert Egyptologist guide. Travel by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and discover Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon with an unforgettable overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 1 – Luxor East Bank Tour from Port Ghalib & Overnight Stay in Luxor
Your unforgettable 2 Days private Luxor tour from Port Ghalib begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel or resort. Our professional driver will meet you and transfer you in a comfortable private air-conditioned vehicle from Port Ghalib to Luxor through the beautiful Eastern Desert.
Enjoy a scenic drive from the Red Sea coast toward the Nile Valley, passing through desert mountains, valleys, and breathtaking landscapes. The private transfer allows you to relax and enjoy the journey while traveling from the peaceful coastal area of Port Ghalib to Luxor, the legendary capital of Ancient Egypt.
Upon arrival in Luxor, meet your private Egyptologist guide, who will accompany you throughout your tour and provide detailed explanations about the history, architecture, and hidden stories behind every ancient monument.
Begin your Luxor East Bank exploration with a visit to the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex ever built in Ancient Egypt and one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world. This enormous temple city was constructed and expanded by many generations of pharaohs over thousands of years and was dedicated mainly to the worship of the god Amun-Ra.
Explore the spectacular Great Hypostyle Hall, one of the greatest architectural achievements of the ancient world, featuring 134 massive columns decorated with detailed hieroglyphics and ancient inscriptions. Walk through the huge courtyards, admire towering obelisks, colossal statues, sacred lakes, and impressive sanctuaries while your Egyptologist guide explains the stories of the kings, priests, and gods connected with this extraordinary temple.
Discover how Karnak became the religious center of ancient Thebes and learn about the ceremonies, festivals, and rituals that made this temple one of the most important places in Ancient Egypt.
After exploring Karnak Temple, enjoy lunch at a quality local restaurant in Luxor where you can relax and experience delicious Egyptian cuisine.
Continue your Luxor East Bank tour with a visit to the magnificent Luxor Temple, located beautifully beside the Nile River in the heart of the ancient city. Built mainly by Pharaoh Amenhotep III and expanded by Ramses II, this elegant temple was an important center for royal ceremonies and religious celebrations.
Explore the impressive entrance, giant statues of Ramses II, beautifully decorated columns, and ancient inscriptions that reveal stories about Egyptian kings and gods. Discover the famous Avenue of Sphinxes, the ancient processional road that connected Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple and was used during the annual Opet Festival celebrating the gods of ancient Thebes.
After completing your first day of sightseeing, transfer to your hotel in Luxor for check-in and relaxation. Enjoy your evening at leisure or choose an optional experience such as the spectacular Karnak Sound and Light Show or a relaxing Nile felucca sailing trip to enjoy the sunset views over the Nile River.
Overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 2 – Luxor West Bank Tour, Valley of the Kings & Return to Port Ghalib
After breakfast at your hotel, continue your unforgettable 2 Days Luxor and Valley of the Kings tour from Port Ghalib with a full-day exploration of Luxor’s famous West Bank, home to royal tombs, ancient temples, and some of the most important archaeological treasures in Egypt.
Your first visit will be the legendary Valley of the Kings, one of Egypt’s most famous historical sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hidden among the mountains west of the Nile River, this ancient cemetery was created as the final resting place of the powerful pharaohs of the New Kingdom.
Explore several beautifully decorated tombs carved deep into the mountains and admire the colorful wall paintings, ancient hieroglyphics, and religious texts that reveal the beliefs of Ancient Egyptians about the afterlife and the journey toward eternity.
Your private Egyptologist guide will explain the fascinating stories of the pharaohs buried in this valley and share details about the incredible discoveries made here, including the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb. Optional entrance to the famous Tomb of Tutankhamun is available for visitors who wish to explore the burial chamber of Egypt’s most famous young king.
Continue your West Bank adventure with a visit to the spectacular Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, one of the most unique architectural masterpieces in Ancient Egypt. Built directly into the limestone cliffs, this magnificent temple reflects the power, ambition, and achievements of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s greatest rulers.
Explore the temple’s impressive terraces, elegant columns, and detailed relief carvings that tell the story of Hatshepsut’s reign, her divine birth, and her famous expedition to the Land of Punt. Learn about her remarkable contributions to ancient Egyptian history and architecture.
Before ending your Luxor adventure, stop at the famous Colossi of Memnon, the giant stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood proudly on Luxor’s West Bank for more than 3,000 years.
Enjoy a memorable photo opportunity and learn about the fascinating legends surrounding these enormous statues, which once guarded one of the largest mortuary temples in ancient Thebes.
After completing your West Bank sightseeing, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor before beginning your comfortable private transfer back to Port Ghalib.
Relax during the journey through the Eastern Desert while remembering the magnificent temples, royal tombs, and ancient stories you discovered during your private Luxor adventure.
Arrive at your hotel in Port Ghalib in the evening, ending your unforgettable 2 Days Private Luxor and Valley of the Kings Tour from Port Ghalib filled with ancient history, cultural discoveries, and unforgettable memories.
